Brittany's POV

I walk back from the forest. My mind is spinning.

Rachel's words. Ryan's face. The implications. The suggestions.

'She never actually said it. She just made me think it.'

But the doubt is there now. Growing. Spreading like poison.

I tell myself Alexander will explain. He'll tell me the truth. He'll make this make sense.

I push open the front door.

And my heart ...